cloning in soil not hydro ???

[bobbyhardcore]

im growing in soil at the moment and intend to take clones. I've searched on this forum and in my horticulture bible but everyone refers to rooting hormone. If i submerge the cut stem in rooting hormone and roots begin to develop how am i to then put the clone into soil without damaging the roots or stressing the plant during transportation. If i plant in soil can i add rooting hormone to the soil and if i can how much would i add in ? i know theres loads of info on clones and i have looked but they all relate to hydroponics. Any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Bob

bobbyhardcore Reviewed by bobbyhardcore on 08-27-2006. cloning in soil not hydro ??? im growing in soil at the moment and intend to take clones. I've searched on this forum and in my horticulture bible but everyone refers to rooting hormone. If i submerge the cut stem in rooting hormone and roots begin to develop how am i to then put the clone into soil without damaging the roots or stressing the plant during transportation. If i plant in soil can i add rooting hormone to the soil and if i can how much would i add in ? i know theres loads of info on clones and i have looked but Rating: 5

[kuulbns]

the rooting compound, (whether gel, liguid or powder) is applied to the cut end of the clone wannabe. you can either put it right into your soil, or you can wait for roots to develope and dig a hole. same as any other cutting from a plant you wish to plant from a cutting

[harris7]

Hey well here is how I did it and it was my first time and I got 100% success.

I used small peat pellets to root them in. The come as small disks and you soak them in water until it is a little sack with peat moss in it. I like these because it reduces the stress on the plant when you transplant because you just plant the whole peat pellet in soil when it is ready.

So I cloned by:

1) Taking a cutting right above a node. Then place the stem of the cutting under water and cut it again (remember to always use a sharp clean razorblade). When you cut the stem the vascular tissues, which are responsible for water and nutrient flow up and down the plant, will be exposed and suck up air (if not under water). This air will prevent the flow and the plant will probably die.

2) Once you have a good cut remove at least one set of leafs from a node above the cut. My cuttings were small, about 2 inches, so I only removed one set of leafs. The exposed part of the stem is one location that will grow roots, the other is the bottom cut.

3) Take this cutting and dip it into rooting powder or gel (I used powder) make sure it is No 2 (this refers to the type of plant, cannabis is soft wood). Then plant the cutting in the peat sack, or whatever medium you are using, make sure that the exposed node is under soil level.

4) Then you need a small seeding tray with transparent roof (itâ??s a small green house about 7$ at garden store) place all the clones inside the tray mist them. You should cut a hole about the size of a penny (or smaller) in the seeding tray to increase the ventilation.

The last step is very important!!!! Plants naturally loose water thought their leafs through a process called transpiration. This creates a water current from the roots through the stem and to the leafs which brings nutrients up the plant. The problem with clones is that they donâ??t have a root system; so water will be leaving the plant through the leafs but they will not be able to recapture water fast enough and the plants will wilt and die.
By having this little green house, it increases the humidity inside and slows the rate of water loss. It is a good idea to remove the lit and fan them once or twice a day so they get fresh air then mist their leafs and place the lid back on.

Good Luck

[harris7]

ps- this shouldn't be in advanced techniques. You would also get a faster reply.